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MJ05 NWY

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

154,238 mi
Last recorded154,238 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 NWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 154,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 154,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 150,197 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 150,197 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 142,873 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 142,873 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 134,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 125,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 125,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut, bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 116,014 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 116,014 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 101,503 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 101,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 89,268 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 May 2018 89,268 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both nearside tyres have sidewall damage

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 76,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both nearside tyres have sidewall damage

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 75,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage & is worn on edges

parts of exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 75,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage & is worn on edges

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 73,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre cracked & worn on inner edge

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,662 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parts of exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 71,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,202 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,515 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,687 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 36,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,149 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,871 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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MJ05 NWY is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 73,301 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ05 NWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ05 NWY is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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